As the Olympic 2024 soccer tournament finishes up, all eyes are on the thrilling final matchup between France and Spain, as they both fight for a Gold medal.
Both teams, renowned for their rich footballing history and tactical prowess, are set to clash in what promises to be a captivating encounter.
France, with its blend of unknown youthful exuberance and seasoned experience, faces a formidable Spanish side coached by Santi Denia, known for his technical abilities and strategic brilliance.
Join us as we delve into our comprehensive Olympics scout report and in-depth tactical analysis of the key tactics and potential game-changers in this analysis preview of the highly anticipated showdown for Olympic glory.
2024 Mens Olympic Final France Vs Spain Tactical Analysis
For each country, we will examine how each team likes to build up in possession, how they prefer to sit without possession.
What each teams weaknesses and strengths are.
One key player who has helped them reach this stage.
France Statistics
France has had a challenging journey to reach this final, facing Argentina in the first knockout stage and a surprisingly strong Egypt team to reach the Olympics 2024 final.
France utilizes a 4-3-3 diamond formation, or a 4-3-1-2, with two strikers and a number 10 right behind them.
Below are some key statistics for the France U23 campaign this Olympics.
France U23 has shown exceptional attacking prowess in the 2024 Paris Olympics. They lead in shots with 96 attempts and in crosses with 103. They dominate in 1v1 dribbling, with 200 successful dribbles and lead in touches in the penalty area with 132. They rank 5th in fouls suffered (53) and top the list in corners taken (45).
Defensively, France U23 ranks 4th in shots against (53) and 5th in shots blocked (16). They are 2nd in both defensive duels (399) and interceptions (210). They rank 3rd in aerial duels (150) and 2nd in ball losses (534). They are 3rd in challenge intensity (5.5) and PPDA (9.08). They lead in fouls committed (82) and are 4th in yellow cards (11) and 5th in red cards (1).
In construction, France U23 ranks 2nd in total passes (2,534) and key passes (20) and passes to the final third (324). They lead in smart passes (16) and are 2nd in progressive passes (344). They rank 1st in progressive runs (158) and are tied for 3rd in deep completions (45). Their high passing rate and effective build-up play underline their strong possession and offensive capabilities.
France Strengths
Its no surprise that the strength of this French team lies in their attacking talent.
Scoring 11 goals in 5 matches is extraordinary, tying them with Spain for the most goals scored, whom they will face in the final match.
France boasts strong attacking talents in Alexandre Lacazette, Jean Mateta, Michael Olise, Rayan Cherki, and Arnaud Kalimuendo.
Some of these players will be future starters in the main French national team.
This setup accommodates the talents of strikers Lacazette and Mateta, with Olise positioned just behind them.
Thierry Henry opted for this formation to leverage Frances large attacking pool, ensuring both strikers are supported while giving Olise the space to create and link up play.
This formation maximizes the strengths of their key attacking players, creating a dynamic and potent offensive unit.
Above is an excellent example of how talented their attacking players are.
There are 5 French players marked in blue in the Egyptian half against 8 Egyptian players.
The main attacking t
